KUITOR 8 TAIJLK. 



There is in t'lc vicinity of New York much to encourago the lover of fine fruits, but sonio 

 guod cultiviitors whom wo could name, do not appear in the reports, not yet being aware 

 of tho importnncc of competition as an encouragement and example to others. 



At the Adrian (Michigan) Society, June 15, there was a bri-k competition in Straw- 

 Ijerries— Ross' Pho?nix, McAvoy's Superior and Extra Rod, Lonj^worth's Prolific, Monroe 

 Scarlet, Burr's New Pine, Black Prince, llovey's Seedling, Prince of Orleans, Scotch 

 Runner, Pine Apple, Early Orange, Crimson Cone, and Boston Pine. llovey's Seedling, 

 as has been the case almost everywhere, better than usual, but Burr's New Pine, very 

 large for that variety, bore the palm from all for its high flavor. In fact, the show of 

 this delicious fruit was the first the Society has ever made, and indicates increased at- 

 tention to its cultivation. We cannot but say to the members of this Society— we wissh 

 we had been there ! 



Pittsburg, by the hands of its President, Robert McKxicnT, Esq., has forwarded a 

 glowing account of its June meeting, with the awards. Mr. McKnight says "the good 

 cause is making great progress in this transmontane region. We had a fine display of 

 flowers and early fruits ; for three days there was spread before the eyes of an admiring 

 public a spectacle of rare flowers, choice fruits and vegetables, which satisfied every one 

 that in the production of the kindly fruits of the earth, our own county has advanced 

 pari-passu with other garden spots in our land. In the floral department the great at- 

 traction was the Night-Blooming Cereus from the conservatory of C. F. Spang, Esq. 

 ]Mr. S. also furnished a fine display of foreign Grapes, large, beautiful and well ripened. 

 Next, the Strawberries attracted the most attention, and I can say without presumption, 

 Alle<^heny county. Pa., can challenge the world on the Strawberry question. Most of 

 the berries measured over four inches in circumference, very many over five, many over 

 six, and some seven inches. Perhaps the greatest favorite was McAvoy's Superior, being 

 large, sweet and productive. It is objected to it as a market berry, that it is soft, and 

 becomes crushed in transportation ; for the same reason it is not a desirable berry for 

 preserving : for this purpose llovey's and Buist's have been the favorites. Burr's New 

 Pine is coming into favor ; Myatt's British Queen promises to be one of, if not, the finest 

 of all our berries. The collection of Cherries was very attractive. Mr. Howett's 

 eleven varieties of Cucumbers astonished the uniuiated by their size and appearance, as 

 well they might, the smallest being eleven inches long, and weighing one pound ; tho 

 laro-est eif'hteen inches and weight two pounds seven ounces; We hope to have another 

 exhibition in September next, when we should be glad to see our distant horticultural 

 friends, whether as competitors or spectators." 



This is in the true spirit, evincing that Pittsburg is "going ahead" on the right foun- 

 dation. 



Frcit Growers' Society of Western New York.— This interesting and important 

 Society organised by appointing its various committees in June la,t. AYe hope the 

 country members are now mindful of their duties. We have entered upon the season of 

 fruits, when every day will bring to notice some fact worthy of being recorded. Wo 

 shall be pleased to receive all their reports. Why cannot we have a Fruit Growers' 

 Society in every State? Pennsylvania' should be up and doing. 



